Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.

Malmö’s bronze prince yearns for Copenhagen's 'Little Mermaid'—and his missing crown jewels.

A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.

A plaque on this tiny Swedish island commemorates an unusual Cold War standoff of Soviet submarine intrigue.

Hang with reindeer at this 400-year-old Sámi market.

At low tide, you can see the remains of a 17th-century ship just off a Stockholm island.

A heated statue pays tribute to one of Sweden's great actresses.

These waste baskets play a few risque messages to discourage littering.

A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.

This Swedish automobile graveyard is a beautiful gallery of decay, but woe be to any who would steal a souvenir.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

This Finnish town on the Arctic Circle is trademarked as the Official Hometown of Santa Claus.

A stick-sprouting statue watching a duo of disembodied dancing deities.

Every summer, an open-air swimming pool appears at the base of a Finnish city's beloved winter attraction.